Choose Colors That Work Now and Later
Neutral colors—shades of white, gray or beige—are a wise choice for fixtures, like toilets, tile, tubs and countertops, that are not easy to change.They don't...
Burglar-Proof Your Home
You don’t need to spend a fortune to keep burglars at bay. Here are some inexpensive (yet very effective!) DIY home security ideas. Photo Courtesy...
Ready for flu season? Buy better dust masksÂ
Studies show that the average six-room home in the United States collects 40 lbs. of dust each year. Sounds impressively awful, right? But don't confuse...
Gutter Inspector
Helpful Tip of the Week #6Time to clean the gutters? You don't need a ladder to find out.Attach a hand mirror to the end of...
Thinking of Switching to LED lights?
We all know that LEDs are way better for the environment than their incandescent forefathers. But that doesn’t mean you’ve been convinced to make the...
Daytime is Crime Time
Most of us think of burglary as a nocturnal activity. That used to be true. But these days, most burglaries occur between 10 a.m. and...
Don’t Trust Breaker Panel Labels
Inside your main electrical panel, you'll see labels or lists indicating which breaker controls which circuit. These labels are a reasonably good guide, but they're...
Make Raking the Yard Easier
Be prepared for upcoming yard work in the cooler months with these helpful tips: Instead of raking leaves like you're sweeping the floor with a...
